What is the cheapest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via County Carpets and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Tain to Edinburgh?

The distance between Tain and Edinburgh is 230 miles. The road distance is 187.8 miles.

How do I travel from Tain to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Tain to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £55 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Tain to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Edinburgh bus from?

Tain to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Tain to Edinburgh train from?

Tain to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.

Train or bus from Tain to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £55 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Tain to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Tain to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Tain to Edinburgh train arrive?

Tain to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Tain to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Edinburgh is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Tain to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Tain to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Tain to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Tain to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 40m
£59–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 52m
£33–49
Drive 186.7 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Edinburghcar 186.7 mi
3h 27m
£46–66
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
5h 58m
£33–49

Tain to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Tain, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Tain to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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